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Toe jammers

a technology of toe jammer and thong, which is applied in the field of thong inserts, can solve the problems of not disclosing the use of gel layer,

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-07-19
YOUNG JOYCE C
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However, the cushion of the Coleman publication does not disclose a gel layer.
However, the device of the Berger publication does not disclose the use of a gel layer.
However, the pads of the Cunningham publication do not disclose the use of a gel layer.
However, the padding of the Zook Patent does not integrate both an inner layer of viscoelastic gel and an outer layer of memory foam for use about the web space between the big toe and the adjacent toe while wearing thong-type sandals.
However, the device of the Dumitrascu publication does not include a cylindrically shaped pad with a layer of gel and a layer of memory foam for use about the web region of a thong-type sandal in direct contact with the big toe and the adjacent toe.

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[0021]Detailed reference will now be made to the briefcase embodiment of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in FIGS. 1-5. An improved cylindrical cushion 10 (hereinafter invention) includes an inner layer 15, an outer layer 16, and a split 17.

[0022]The inner surface of the invention 10 and along both inner surfaces of the split is adorned with an adhesive layer 18. The adhesive layer 18 is covered by an adhesive preserving strip of paper (not shown) that is removed prior to installation of the invention 10. Upon removal of the adhesive preserving strip, the adhesive layer 18 provides a means of securing the split 17 together, and of securing the inner surface of the cylinder to a web 30 of a thong-style sandal 31.

[0023]The inner layer 15 is made of a material comprising a viscoelastic gel. The outer layer 16 is made of a material comprising memory foam. It shall be noted that the material of the inner layer 15 and the outer layer 16 may be exchanged.

[0024]It sh...

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Abstract

The invention is an improved cushion for use with the web joint of a thong-type sandal. The invention is a cylinder comprising an inner layer consisting of a viscoelastic gel, and an outer layer of memory foam. The exterior of the outer layer may be outfitted with a design. The interior of the cylinder has a layer of adhesive. A split is provided for installation of the invention.

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CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]A. Field of the Invention[0005]The present invention relates to the field of thong inserts.[0006]B. Discussion of the Prior Art[0007]The Coleman Patent Application Publication (U.S. Pub. No. 2002 / 0121030) discloses a cylindrically shaped foam-like cushion for attachment around the straps of footwear having straps. However, the cushion of the Coleman publication does not disclose a gel layer.[0008]The Berger et al. Patent Application Publication (U.S. Pub. No. 2005 / 0198870) discloses a device providing protection of the web space between the big toe and adjacent toe while wearing thong-type sandals. However, the device of the Berger publication does not disclose the use of a gel layer.[0009]The Cunningham Patent Application Publication (U.S. Pub. No. 2006 / 0210751) discloses a kit conta...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A43B3/12A43B7/26
CPCA43B3/0047A43B3/0078A43B3/10A43B7/26
Inventor YOUNG, JOYCE C.
Owner YOUNG JOYCE C
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